As an Aquaculture Site Supervisor, you will need to master following:

• design principles of containment systems
• develop contingency plans for emergencies
• develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture
• establish site security routines
• fighting fires at aquaculture facilities
• identify risks in aquaculture facilities
• incidents and accidents recording
• inspect aquaculture equipment
• maintain aquaculture equipment
• maintain aquaculture water quality
• maintain safety systems
• manage water flows and catchments
• oversee maintenance work
• prepare work instructions
• principles of insurance
• provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities
• response to health emergencies
• select aquaculture equipment
• supervise aquaculture facilities
• supervise waste disposal
• supervise waste water treatments
• understand fresh water ecosystems
• water currents

More generally, an aquaculture site supervisor is also versed in:

• animal welfare legislation
• biosecurity
• control aquatic production environment
• develop aquaculture strategies
• ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
• fire-fighting systems
• fish identification and classification
• keep task records
• make time-critical decisions
• water policies
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• aquaculture cultivation equipment
• aquaponics
• escapee contingency plans
• identify improvement actions
• implement contingency plans for escapees
• manage time in fishery operations
• operate small craft
• plan teamwork
• plan the work of teams and individuals
• prepare for small craft operation
• undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations
• use geographic information systems
• work in a fishery team
• coordinate shifts
• lead a team
• operate an emergency communication system
• work in inclement conditions
• work in outdoor conditions
• work in shifts